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“Telecom TU Movement Since 1991”

20 Friday Nov 2015

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I am preparing a book on the developments in the Telecom Trade Union Movement since 1991 at the All India Conference of E.III Union at Bhopal in October 1991 and the victory of the progressive forces in the organisation. Many of the senior comrades and activists who are part of the great struggle for democratising the union and advancing forward can help me by sending information which will help me in preparing the book. Portion of the book is being published in this blog every week for the last few months. I shall be thankful if valuable suggestions and feed back are given.

V.A.N.Namboodiri

Govt. plans to sell PSUs – HMT, Tungabhadra Steel Limited.

14 Saturday Nov 2015

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The government seems to be in a move to sell the loss making HMT and Tungabhadra Steel Ltd. It is reported in the press that the government is proposing to sell profitable PSUs also after the loss making PSUs are sold.

It is well known that,in order to close or sell the PSUs, the government, the owner itself, takes measures that will make even profitable PSUs to loss making. Take the case of ITI, BSNL, MTNL etc. All of them have become loss making only due to the anti-PSU policy of the government, whether UPA or NDA. In destroying PSUs both of them are in the same camp. Only that NDA government is more aggressive in the matter.

BSNL-MTNL Merger in the agenda of the Government

06 Friday Nov 2015

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It has started again. Reports are appearing again about the Merger of BSNL and MTNL. It seems that the government is continuing its pressure for the same. An extract of the latest report in the ‘Business Standard’ is given below:

“The department of telecommunications (DoT) is actively considering setting up a holding company, with state-run telecom companies Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) as its subsidiaries. The move is expected to revive the ailing public sector undertaking companies, by synergising their operations.

This is one option recommended by IIM-Bangalore in a report on measures for reviving the firms, according to a senior official from the department. The others include delisting MTNL and then merging it with BSNL, and MTNL becoming a subsidiary of BSNL.”

The Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations had told the management/DOT many times that merger without settling the three core issues raised by them will not be accepted. On the opposition from the unions, the proposal was shelved for the time being. Now again, the proposal is in the urgent agenda of the government. Forum can not be a silent spectator.

BSNL and Facebook partner for profiding Wi-Fi Services in Rural areas

31 Saturday Oct 2015

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According to Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD, BSNL, agreement has been reached between BSNL and Face-Book to create and operate 100 WiFi spots in rural areas a part of digital penetration in the country. The roll-out will start by December 2015.

It is expected that this programme, when implemented, will help the rural areas as also business prospects of BSNL.

Kerala CGM MSS Rao shifted to RTTC Thiruvananthapuram

30 Friday Oct 2015

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CGM Kerala, MSS Rao,  who is in the ‘Agreed List’ due to vigilance case, is now shifted to RTTC Thiruvananthapuram as Principal. There has been complete unrest in the circle due to the his high handedness and anti-worker policies. This is a welcome step.

MSS Rao, Kerala CGM shifted – Congratulations!

30 Friday Oct 2015

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The SLP filed by BSNL challenging the Ernakulam HC order on transfer of Sri MSS Rao is allowed by the Hon Supreme Court. Hon Ernakulam HC directed that Sri M S S Rao shall be permitted to continue as CGM, Kerala for 2 months. Since Sri L. Anantharam was already joined as CGM, Kerala on 23.09.2015, BSNL approached the Hon SC by filing the SLP. BSNL pleaded that Mr Rao is in the Agreed list and he cannot be continued as CGM which is a sensitive post. More than that industrial unrest is going on in the Circle which he could not resolve as CGM. In any case, he cannot be continued as CGM. BSNL informed the Hon SC that Sri M S S Rao who is under compulsory wait will be posted as Principal, RTTC, Trivandrum and will ensure that it is not a lower post. This proposal is accepted by the Hon Supreme Court.

BSNL engaged Addl Solicitor General (ASG) to plead the case in the Hon SC.

Free Night Calls to BSNL Mobile Subscribers

20 Tuesday Oct 2015

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As per the Press Statement of Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD BSNL, BSNL mobile subscribers will soon be able to avail free calling benefits offered on their landline phone as the PSU is going to roll out a convergence platform that will sync subscribers’ mobile and fixed line connections.

This is a good scheme and will benefit both the BSNL as also the BSNL Customer.

19 October, 2015:Massive Dharna demanding PLI (Bonus).

19 Monday Oct 2015

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19 October, 2015:Massive Dharna demanding PLI (Bonus).

Massive dharnas were organized in Circes / SSAs demanding payment of Productivity Linked Incentive (PLI) / Bonus to the BSNL employees and executives. The programme was organized as per the call of the Forum of BSNL Unions & Associations.

At the Corporate Office premises, New Delhi, the dharna was participated by more than 500 employees. In addition from NTR and Corporate Office, comrades came in large numbers from Haryana and UP (West). The dharna was inaugurated by Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, Patron, BSNLEU and was addressed by General Secretaries and Circle Secretaries of Unions and Associations. Com. Balbir Singh, President, BSNLEU, Com. K.G. Jayaraj, General Secretary, AIBDPA, Com. Islam Ahmed, President, NFTE, Com. Prahlad Rai, General Secretary, AIBSNLEA, Com. Aravind Dahiya, Joint Secretary, SNEA(I), Com. Suresh Kumar, General Secretary, BSNLMS, Com. Gautam, Dy. General Secretary, SNATTA and other leaders addressed.

 

Grant Adhoc Bonus to BSNL Employees, Casual Contract Workers

18 Sunday Oct 2015

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The Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations have demanded that Adhoc Bonus be paid immediately to the BSNL employees, since the discussion on the PLI (Productivity Linked Incentive) is still not completed. The Navaratri has already started and Vijaya Dashami, Puja  is on 22-23 October 2015. There is no further time to discuss and decide. It is therefore important that Adhoc Bonus be paid immediately.

The Bonus or PLI should be paid to the casual and contract workers also, who are the lowest paid in BSNL.

Absorption of Officiating JTOs – Orders issued

16 Friday Oct 2015

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BSNL Management has issued orders for absorption of the officiating JTOs. A long pending demand of both the executive associations and non-executive unions is settled favourably. At last, justice has been meted out. Hearty Congratulations to the concerned officials!